THE 10 MOST RECENT POSTED BIOGRAPHIES: ORAL HISTORIES:
The Nevada Women’s History Project – Founders Panel
Highlights Full Interview Lynn Bremer, Fritsi Ericson, Kathy Noneman and Linda Wyckoff were interviewed, January 15, 2016, by the Nevada Women’s History Project as part of The History of Two Women’s Organizations project. This video was funded by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust.
The Nevada Women’s Fund – Founders Panel
Highlights Full Interview Lynn Atcheson, Fritsi Ericson and Barbara Thornton were interviewed, April 14, 2016, by the Nevada Women’s History Project as part of The History of Two Women’s Organizations project. This video was funded by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust.
Rodriguez-Wilson, Isabelle – Reno, Washoe
Isabelle is a California native who has enjoyed a fascinating career. From 1993 to 1995, Isabelle served as Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton directing details associated with domestic and international event, activities, travel, and protocol for both the President and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. She produced and directed Washington, DC’s “Million Mom March” in 2000, as well as serving as Executive Producer of the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library 2004. After leaving Washington, DC, Isabelle moved to Nevada 2005, and is presently (2017) serving as President and CEO of the Nevada Women’s Fund.
Williams, Joan (Sister Joan) – Reno, Washoe
Kentucky born Joan Williams, moved to Cincinnati, Ohio as a young girl after the death of her mother. The effects of WWII had a great influence in her life as, “it just made life more serious.” She found a book on Teresa of Avila in her boarding school library, and from that time on, she knew she would become a Carmelite contemplative nun. Sr. Joan entered the Carmelite Monastery of the Resurrection in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 17 in 1945.